The very fine and meticulously restored automatic IWC with black vignette dial showcased in today's offering is powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 852 movement.

This mechanism's automatic winding system is a technical masterpiece, earning it high praise - Gisbert Brunner and Christian Pfeiffer-Belli in their work, Wristwatches Armbanduhren Montres-bracelets, proclaimed it "one of the best automatic movements ever built in Switzerland." 

And the famous watchmaker Donald de Carle, in his book Complicated Watches and their Repair, stated that IWC's special automatic winding mechanism was "a simple and ingenious system, well constructed and beautifully finished."

IWC built the movement of this very fine wristwatch in 1957 at the same time they were building their famous Ingenieur line. These dress watches were more elegant than the pragmatic Ingenieur but shared the high-performance timekeeping qualities in normal wearing conditions. And compared to an Ingenieur, because they do not have a second inner back, the cases are thinner and lighter on the wrist.

It is fully IWC down to the signed crown. It has just finished a true expertly done restoration and presents as gorgeous mint - a 9.7 out of 10.

Its full size case presents as mint - our photos couldn't do it justice. Its original IWC dial has been meticulously custom refinished in black vignette - black around the periphery that fades to gray toward the center. The printing could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye.

The movement has been freshly cleaned and oiled by a Master Watchmaker. It winds smoothly and is keeping very accurate time.

For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new leather strap and aftermarket IWC style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance.

A more than six and a half decade old IWC that amazingly looks like new on the wrist!

We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. He also has done authorized watchmaking work for the Richemont Group's Service Center, IWC Schaffhausen, and many others.

Manufacturer: IWC
City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Case no.: 1,384,304
Year built: 1957
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
Designed for: Men 
Dimensions: 35mm wide (without crown), 42mm lugs tip-to-tip
Case condition: Presents as mint
Case markings (inside): International Watch Co., Swiss, Staybrite, Steel, IWC logo and case number
Dial: Black vignette - black around the periphery that fades to gray toward the center, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, silver painted Roman numeral indexes, outer minute track, original IWC dial meticulously custom refinished
Hands: Whitened steel "batons"
Jewels: 21 rubies
Band: Leather (aftermarket), fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with aftermarket IWC style steel buckle. We also stock lizard and a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
Movement: IWC caliber 852, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 21 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator
Serviced: The movement has been freshly cleaned and oiled by a Master Watchmaker
Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It winds smoothly and is keeping very accurate time.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. He also has done authorized watchmaking work for the Richemont Group's Service Center, IWC Schaffhausen, and many others.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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